On the Job with Garbage Men
Illustrator Max Estes shares a few images from his upcoming Norwegian picture book, On the Job with Garbage Men.

A new medium of pure nuttiness: the Twimerick
Check this fiendish confection of limerick plus tongue-twister, topped off by deliciously whacky illustrations.

Classical Inspiration
Traci O’Very Covey created this illustration for the Community Concerts at Second season brochure. The group performs free chamber music concerts in Baltimore, MD showcasing local, national and international artists.

Currently wowing all at Perth Fashion Week
An anti-drink drive animation from the amazing Sarah Beetson, which was projected onto the sides of several buildings in Perth City Centre, with the tagline: “Champers hampers driving skills.” Never has a police warning looked so cool.

“What’s New In New York,” at Sirani Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA
Rusty Zimmerman is participating in a group show this month titled “What’s New In New York,” at the Sirani Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA. The show opens this weekend with receptions on September 12 from 6-10 p.m. and September 13 from noon to 4 p.m.

J.J. Brown’s new solo album, CONNECT THE DOTS
Adam Wallenta recently designed and illustrated album art for legendary hiphop producer J.J. Brown’s solo album, CONNECT THE DOTS, to be released on November 11th from Well Done Entertainment. The artwork, which is featured throughout the cd packaging, is also included in J.J.’s new video.

Limited edition Pop Art for DKNY ‘Be Delicious’ fragrance
Last fall, Estee Lauder found Brad Hamann via theispot.com and commissioned him to create limited edition Pop Art for DKNY Be Delicious fragrance. The campaign so far consists of half a dozen poster images, including a two page comic strip, plus packaging art. The images appear in full page ads, TV spots, posters, atop taxicabs… you name it!

How many Biker Tribes can you name?
The Times (London) asked Jonathan Williams to illustrate a selection of Biker Tribes for a ‘Great Outdoors’ supplement.

Relationship Obituaries
From your basic lying, cheating, no-good scum to those relationships that were doomed from the start. Read ‘Relationship Obituaries,’ a voyeuristic romp through the unexplored underbelly of love and life. Art by Maura Zimmer.

What do wet dogs, Cheerios and reading all have in common?
Artist Robert Neubecker has teamed up with writer Shellie Braeuner, through Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, to create “The Great Dog Wash,” which will be out in hardcover for summer 2009. But this spring, the paperback version, printed in both English and Spanish, will be available free inside 1.5 million Cheerios cereal boxes.



